change of scenery

[cheynj uhv see-nuh-ree]

noun

1. a shift, usually temporary, from one’s ordinary surroundings to somewhere desirably different, as a shift from one’s daily routine in an office to a week’s vacation at the seashore.

   He’s been fly fishing every weekend since his doctor told him he needs a change of scenery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of change of scenery¹

First recorded in 1740–45

Example Sentences

When she does work remotely, she goes to a café or co-working space for a change of scenery and the opportunity to socialise.

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The change of scenery might surprise readers, but it’s been hinted at since the first season.

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“I needed a change of scenery, but something still involved with cooking, and it definitely made me a better cook,” she said.

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Such large venues are a drastic change of scenery for the 31-year-old singer, who began his musical career busking in Medellín buses and streets, and was once dubbed “El Cantante Del Ghetto.”

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The Lancaster-born player had been with United for over 20 years - first attending a soccer school at the club aged five - but made the decision to have a change of scenery.

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